Tribute to the Goddess of Soul
Many feminists have tried to claim Aretha Franklin as a woman’s rights activist. She was not. The “Goddess of Soul” was a civil rights activist. Still, the first names that jump at us are Dr.…
Author: Wilfred Kanu Jr.
Wilfred “Freddy Will” Kanu Jr. stands at the crossroads of global Black culture. Born in Sierra Leone, raised across Africa and North America, and creatively rooted in the Caribbean, Germany, and Estonia, Freddy’s work embodies a transatlantic consciousness. He merges African folklore with Hip Hop lyricism, classical philosophy with street narrative, and romance psychology with cultural commentary.
Wilfred Kanu Jr. is a Sierra Leonean-American author, music producer, and recording artist. He writes on history, philosophy, geopolitics, biography, poetry, public discourse, and fiction. He resides in Berlin, Germany, mixing hip-hop music with jazz.
Ten Noble Traits that Scripture Does Not Attribute to Gay Folk
Throughout history, numerous straight people have observed gay people with an eye of contempt. We can find one helpful guide to this statement in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. If you grew up in…
5 Reasons Why I’m Riding With Drake Thus Far Part. 2
4. Dissing 40’s Multiple Sclerosis Syndrome - Pusha T lost any chance of having my support when he dissed 40. That is, if what he said is even real. This point ties in with many…
5 Reasons Why I’m Riding With Drake Thus Far
Honestly, I would ignore this so-called beef between Drake and Pusha T because I see it as distracting. A distraction from what, you might ask? And my answer to that is a) the scheme where…
The Duchess of Sussex, Countess of Dumbarton & Baroness Kilkeel
Some have speculated that a princess can only rise from a blue-blooded pedigree. Furthermore, a fitting noblewoman is an exclusive peer that the royal family regards eligible. With Mehgan, Prince Harry had to be faithful…
Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa Regrets Turning Down Will Smith
We had a lot of women who had the same mentality as Pepa had back in the mid to late 90s. You’d speak to them respectfully, treat them like a diva and offer to be…
Amber Rose Meets Amanda Knox and Knights Her a Slut
The whole idea is to keep people in the know. I intend not to teach new things or praise or criticize anyone. The idea is to repaint the entire picture so my readers can maintain…
Breaking Down My Song “Animal” in a Quick Summary
In 2006, I wrote and recorded the song "Animal." In this song, I said... "You made me an animal." Of course, when it hit the radio, my critics pretended as if they didn't get what…
Meek Mill Fight’s for Reforms in Rigged Criminal Justice System
It saddens me to continue to express my frustration with the criminal justice system in the United States. In the article "Meek Mill's Fight is not finished," CNN's Deena Zaru report on Meek's fight for…
What is African? And What is Considered Africa?
I will define Africa as the land of many kingdoms. I believe this is one of the leading components of our motherland. What makes it even more uncommon is the evidence. Every region of the…
Is Every Black Person Not An African?
I shared this video to highlight the division between people of African lineage. For example, Kanye West once released a song called "Diamonds from Sierra Leone." A lot of Africans thought that was cool. A…
Kanye West Says 400 Years of Slavery “Sounds Like a Choice”
I’m afraid I don’t have o disagree with what Kanye said, but I heard what he was saying. “400 years of slavery sounds like a choice” means our ancestors should have fought back. At some…
My 2012 Blog about the God Particle “Higgs Boson”
At the time, in 2012, when I wrote this, I was wondering if the earth is supposed to be a flat surface that God encased in an impenetrable dome, then the “Higgs boson” has to…
National Patriotism vs. a Globally Recognized Music Genre
In 2013, I was a Canadian by then. Live on Lakeshore Blvd, west of Toronto, but I had a perplexity. I conceded with a movement that promotes "Canadian Hip Hop" and worried about branding the…
A Discussion about What it’s Like to be Black in Canada
In my opinion, racism is a lot more subtle in Canada. But once you look past the subtlety, you see it's right in your face. Remember that in Canada, many white people are first, second,…